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Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Derivatives Activity (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Derivatives Activity (Details) - Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]        
Balance, beginning of period $ 89 $ 12 $ (29) $ 43
Realized and mark-to-market gains (losses):        
Included in cost of sales (137) 5 (139) (4)
Purchases and settlements:        
Purchases 17 9 93 14
Settlements 0 (1) (44) 27
Transfers out of Level 3 [1] 0 (1) 0 0
Balance, end of period (31) 26 (31) 26
Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period $ (137) $ 5 $ (139) $ (4)
[1] Transferred to Level 2 as a result of observable market for the underlying natural gas purchase agreements.